As a Noun: 1. A line of writing, a line of words, a line of text. 2. A group of words which, when they are written down, begin with a capital letter and end with a full stop. English = sentence. 3. As a Verb or Adjective: 1. To use or be made up of too many words, especially long, difficult or formal words. English = (be) long-winded, (be) wordy.